Digital Marketing & Content Creator Intern (Temporary Full-Time)

City of Thunder Bay • Thunder Bay, ON

12d • Onsite

About The Position

At the City of Thunder Bay, we are building a workplace where everyone belongs – where your creativity brings new ideas to life and builds brand awareness for our community that will create a lasting impact. Here, you’ll contribute meaningful storytelling that strengthens the community’s engagement and brand visibility. You will be part of a work environment that supports respectful interactions, meaningful opportunities to grow, and a culture that promotes well-being and collaboration. Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it’s a city where you can grow personally and professionally. As a Digital Marketing & Content Creator Intern, you’ll play an active role in creating engaging content, supporting digital campaigns, growing online visibility, and helping strengthen brand awareness across multiple platforms. You’ll collaborate with internal teams to create compelling digital content that supports community engagement, brand storytelling, newsletter and CEDC’s awareness initiatives. Whether you live in Thunder Bay, you’re looking to return, or excited to make the city your new home, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence is recognized, and make a real impact to our community.

Requirements

• Diploma in marketing, or communications.
• Demonstrated experience with photography, videography, content editing, and graphic design for digital and social media
• Knowledge of social media trends, content development, creative marketing, storytelling, and tactics to drive community engagement
• Knowledge of Thunder Bay’s local business landscape, community activities, and major events within the City

Responsibilities

• Assist marketing team in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating CEDC’s marketing efforts & initiatives.
• Assist with creating content including filming, photography, and behind-the-scenes support at various locations around the city.
• Create engaging written, visual, and video content for blogs, social media, websites, and other CEDC marketing initiatives.
• Assist with the development of content featuring local entrepreneurs, organizations and stakeholders.
• Attend community and corporate events to support the team and capture content.
• Use design templates to create content for digital and traditional marketing assets.
• Help manage social media by scheduling posts, monitoring activity and responding to comments.
• Stay up to date on social media trends and online tools.
• Assist with preparing and sending the monthly CEDC newsletter.

Benefits

• A competitive pay that reflects your expertise
• A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security (optional)
• Generous 4% vacation pay
• Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health
• Training development programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and career
• A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree